Freddie McClendon stepped in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan and shared a song that tugged at their heartstrings.

At the edge of the nearby woods, they would find 46-year-old Davis McClendon's body. But what they saw at first was on the road itself: a shirt, a shoe and a mangled BMW 5 Series sedan. After first ...

Freddie's father's death was originally believed to be a hit-and-run accident by police investigators. In October 2024, ...

The murder of American Idol contestant Freddie McClendon’s dad became a national sensation. Learn how he honored his father ...

"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a ...

Freddie McClendon penned and performed a song for his late father, Davis McClendon, who was the victim of a 2023 true crime ...

One American Idol hopeful has found a way to chase his dreams and honor his father — all while making Carrie Underwood cry.

When Freddie McClendon, then 19 years old, took the American Idol stage in Season 23, his performance received a lot of ...

American Idol' contestant Freddie McClendon shafted details of his dad, Davis McClendon, who died in a hit-and-run in May ...

Freddie Mcclendon auditions for American Idol. Eric Mccandless/Disney The 2023 death of McClendon's father Kenneth "Davis" ...

Freddie McClendon moved everyone to tears when he dedicated a song to his late father, Davis McClendon, during his audition ...